One Team will get their 1st win in the 2015 PBA Commissioners Cup while another will remain winless this conference. Who do you think will win, Barangay Ginebra or San Miguel Beer?
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel now 0-2 after losing to Meralco and Barako Bull while San Miguel Beermen with a 0-1 record coming from a big loss over Kia. Game time 5:15pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. View PBA Commissioners Cup Schedule
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Purefoods vs Blackwater today, February 6, 2015, 7pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Import Match-up: Marcus Douthit of Blackwater Elite vs Marqus Blakely of Purefoods Star Hotshots
Barangay Ginebra acquired center Dorian Pena in a three-team trade between Barako Bull and San Miguel Beer. JayR Reyes now with San Miguel Beer while Barako Bull gets Justin Chua.
Ginebra, Barako, San Miguel Beer Trade Summary
Marcus Douthit played his first game as import of Blackwater Elite and contributed 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks in a loss against Talk N Text. Read recap: TNT defeats Blackwater and Barako Bull won over Ginebra
Douthit is only a temporary replacement for Blackwater Import Chris Charles who is currently injured. Marcus admitted that he is still also not 100% and visibly got tired in the last quarter of the game.
More Blackwater Import Marcus Douthit Photos
Jimmy Alapag will play for one last time in the 2015 PBA All-Star Game to be held in Palawan. Although Jimmy Alapag retired already, PBA Commissioner Chito Salud has named him as the 13th Player for the South All-Stars.
You can still vote for your favorite PBA All-Stars. Read more at 2015 PBA All-Star Voting
Blackwater has tapped Marcus Douthit to temporarily replace import Chris Charles who did not play in the Elite’s first game due to an injury.
This is not the first time that Marcus Douthit will play as an import in the PBA, Douthit played for Air 21 in 2012. According to reports, Blackwater already got permission from SBP since Marcus is under contract by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas as he is set to play in the SEA Games and SEABA Tournaments this year.
The 2015 PBA All-Star Game will be back to the North vs South Format and will be held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan from March 6-8, 2015.
You can now Vote Online for your favorite North and South PBA All-Stars at PBA All-Star Poll
Allan Caidic scored 79 points including 17 three-pointers (37 points in the 3rd quarter-similar to Klay Thompson record 37 points in 3rd quarter) as Tivoli beat Ginebra, 162-149 on November 21, 1991.
Watch the Highlights of the historic game by “The Triggerman” Allan Caidic
Talk N Text Tropang Texters has signed Willie Miller to a one conference contract and will play in the 2015 PBA Commissioners Cup.
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With the loss of Jimmy Alapag to retirement, TNT needs help in the backcourt. Willie Miller last played for Barako Bull but was not signed at the start of the PBA 40th Season.